Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 2,530.
  • Social Workers in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise earn an average of $57,120 per year or $27.46 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Social Workers who work in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 73%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 1%.

Rankings for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise

  • Ranks #3 in Nevada for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Nevada for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #84 in the nation for salary and #119 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #26 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nevada

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Social Workers earn an average of $57,120 or $27.46 per hour which is almost same as Nevada average salary of $57,670.

AverageLas Vegas-Henderson-ParadiseNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.46$27.73-0.97%
Annual Salary$57,120$57,670-0.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Social Workers earn an average of $57,120 or $27.46 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageLas Vegas-Henderson-ParadiseU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.46$26.394.05%
Annual Salary$57,120$54,8804.08%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise earns an average annual salary of $58,790 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $57,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 3% less than the Nevada average, which means Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $57,670.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,417.
  • Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise average salary is $57,120.
  • Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,790.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise$57,12097.16%$58,790
Nevada$57,67097.06%$59,417
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, 50% of Social Workers earn between $47,390 and $60,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $76,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year253Under $38,820
15%2 – 4 years380$38,820 – $47,390
25%5 – 9 years632$47,390 – $60,040
25%10 – 14 years632$60,040 – $60,250
15%15 – 20 years380$60,040 – $76,410
10%20+ years253Above $76,410
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $57,120, Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,210), School Psychologists ($66,840), Marriage and Family Therapists ($65,690), and Health Care Social Workers ($65,390).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,850).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,210
School Psychologists$66,840
Marriage and Family Therapists$65,690
Health Care Social Workers$65,390
Social Workers$57,120
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise is 2,530.

Social Workers earn an average of $57,120 per year or $27.46 per hour in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise Social Workers earn an average of $58,790 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,210), School Psychologists($66,840), Marriage and Family Therapists($65,690).


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